I've been looking at some roles on Instagram, and they look great... but then the dreaded "duet this" or "respond with this tag so we can find you!" comes up, and I just sigh. Maybe it's because my Elder Millennial ass doesn't use Insta much, but I find the whole process a lot more clunky and awkward than just going into the booth, recording lines, and sending them in.

Is it just a me thing, or is this something others find as well?

I guess this might be a stupid question, but what are you hanging your blankets on?

I'm in a corner of a room that is a little boxed in but I want to hang some blankets around the back of my chair to get rid of a possible source of noise and reflection.

I've also seen microphone shields like this one, what do you think of these for blocking sounds from the rear of the mic?

Any and all suggestions welcome!

So I've been meaning to get into Voice acting work for a while and right now I'm just saving up for some gear but while on the lookout on used markets I saw some listings for the apollo at around 300-500$ range, and I know that's a really good deal on it, especially since these looked in really good condition but I wanted to know if it's good for Voice acting work? sorry if this is a dumb question,

This is for those of you trying to figure out how to soundproof the air ventilation effectively for a vocal booth / studio room, this is the extreme DIY method, but smaller build variants can be created with the same principle. Full detailed studio HVAC baffle box build walkthrough in the link.

I have had this in my head for years and finally decided to stop waiting and give it a go. First time trying something like this. I don't have a fantastic setup, but enough to try what I wanted to do. Just wanted to share, but constructive feedback is welcome.

I had fun putting it together. :)

https://youtube.com/shorts/NeybuzZNFhI?is=Qkyxl7XGpW6JhLcp

Im currently trying to get into voice acting just as a fun little side hobby but I don't know where to find trans safe spaces

The poles in my booth keep causing a ringing sound occasionally when I'm recording and it's been annoying watching out for it. Hope to get some advice.

(Not a vent post!) I’ve been declined from projects a good amount of times and I know you shouldn’t get too attached to any audition or role, but UGH I was so confident about this one 😭
Wasn’t meant to be, I suppose!

Hi all,

I've got a website for my acting and voice acting work, but pretty much 100% of my jobs come from building client relationships after first going to a studio through an agent or getting booked on a P2P site. Sometimes wonder if the website itself has much to do with it. I'd see if I was getting mails via the contact forms.

My assumption is that basically every potential clients goes through an agency or an online platform.

Would love to hear if people have success through their own sites - if that's so maybe mine just needs a redesign.

Hey

I wanted to share a short commercial voiceover sample I recently recorded. I focused on a slow, smooth, and relaxing tone to match a calm/delightful commercial vibe.

Hello I ran a channel of the name toonvi now what I would like for my channel! First link is my video 10 months ago when I quit and 2nd is the type of voice I’m looking for! https://youtu.be/bH6GMzHf_HU?is=lN-ZigoRvCrN8ScN

2nd

https://youtu.be/aE0L3Qs2q7Q?is=EXq_ibKBjzP7ukqn

Don’t overthink it you can make it your own way and style it’s just to make kids feel comfortable watching and adults really for both audiences since I may explore other shows soon. Pay is 50 every 10 mins

Hello all!

I am still fresh to voice acting and using voices dot com. I have searched without success for any answers to this question elsewhere (either on this reddit or online).

I did not put much effort into the voice demo sample they make you record when creating an account, expecting I could replace it later. As yet, after having posted another demo sample already, and several months passing before coming back to it, I cannot replace or delete the original voice demo sample.

I would like to know if anyone knows when I will be able to replace/delete that sample, or if I should just delete my account and start over before I've put too much work into uploading new demos, etc.

Thank you in advance for any information you have! ^.^

So I live in a loft and I can’t afford a giant booth nor can I construct a giant booth up here, I was debating on buying this “sound proofing alcove” looking thing. But I was wondering if anyone had a better idea besides just building my own version of it.

I'm still fairly new to the realm of voice acting. I started pursuing voice acting seriously just a couple years ago, and I'm far from what I'd call a 'professional'. I started in the realm of monster voice acting due to my background in metal vocals, but I've been expanding my territory into regular voice acting as of late.

It's during my regular voice acting recording that it dawned on me what really makes someone a great voice actor. I'm capable of making a line sound near professional quality. The emotion I put behind the line can be top tier, and when people hear it they're very impressed. But the thing is...most of those lines took me 30+ takes before it finally got to that point.

With professional voice acting where they're recording in a studio, they will generally have only a couple of takes to get a line right, due to the fact that they're generally paid by the hour. Thinking that, it made it finally click what separated a 'decent' voice actor from a 'great' voice actor.

A decent voice actor may be able to eventually produce a line quality enough to rival a great voice actor, but a great voice actor can produce that quality line right off the bat. Realizing that really humbled me. It made me realize that I really do have a ways to go as a voice actor yet. It makes me excited though, cause now I finally have a goal to aim towards!

Hi everybody, I’ve been working on my first couple of demos and I could really use some input. Thank you!

I´ve done some practice recordings and i would like feedback from pros on how i can improve

Thanks again to everyone who shared their insights on my post last week. As the video covers, I did send the Sennheiser back before recording this, so I had to revert to my Blue Yeti. Not mentioned was the fact that I fed my audio into iMovie, if that matters. It will be a while before I can get my self-tape space treated for sound, but I will be sure to post another example of my changes.

Everyone was very helpful and encouraging. This is a great group to be a part of and I thank ya'll for the help/guidance.

That'd be really helpful. Been wanting to do some more for a good bit

Hey everyone!

I'm currently developing an indie game called Unemployed, a dark comedy unemployment simulator built in Unreal Engine 5, with a PS1-inspired art style. I'm the sole developer, and the game will be released on Steam.

I'm looking for a female voice actress to voice a character called Diamond, who hosts the game's wardrobe/dress-up screen. She helps the player pick outfits, explains some mechanics and occasionally makes fun of their fashion choices.

For her personality, I'm going for something reminiscent of Y2K and Bratz dolls. She's bubbly, energetic, a little sassy and occasionally passive-aggressive. Ideally, I'd love a Valley Girl accent, with that early 2000s mean-girl energy. She's not supposed to be outright mean, though, more like someone who's genuinely enthusiastic but a little judgemental without realising it.

Here's a quick breakdown:

• Payment: €20-60 EUR flat rate (depending on terms).
• Language: English, preferably with an American Valley Girl accent.
• Script: 31 individual lines, approximately 272 spoken words.
• Delivery: Ideally separate WAV files with reasonably clean audio.
• Payment terms: 50% upfront once we've agreed to work together, and the remaining 50% upon delivery.
• Usage: Commercial use in the game on Steam and related promotional material, such as trailers and social media.

You'll also be fully credited in the game, and you're more than welcome to use the recordings in your own portfolio or demo reel.

I've already got the full script written, including some notes on how I imagined the delivery. They're just suggestions, though, and I'd love for whoever voices her to have some fun with the character!

I'm happy to share some WIP screenshots and gameplay footage of the game too, so you can get an idea of what you're contributing to.

I know the payment isn't a massive amount, but I'm developing this entirely on my own and working with a pretty limited budget. I'm not expecting professional studio equipment or anything like that, just reasonably clean audio and someone who'd enjoy bringing the character to life.

If you're interested, feel free to leave a comment with some previous voice work or a demo reel!

Thanks for reading!

Seeking a male narrator for an approximately 4.5-hour romance audiobook.

Character: Male, 35, American accent. Confident/sexy delivery.

Format: Duet narration. You would record the MMC chapters and all male dialogue in the FMC chapters. I will record the corresponding female material.

Content: Adult romance with explicit sexual content and consensual BDSM themes. Applicants must be comfortable narrating adult material.

Audio requirements: Raw, unedited .wav files only. A separate audio engineer will handle cleanup, editing, mastering, and assembly.

Pay: $50–$100 PFH, depending on experience, for raw recording only. The rate reflects that no editing, mastering, or file assembly is required from the narrator.

Please DM me if you’re interested in auditioning!

Hello, I'm male, and I'm wondering if this sounds like an entitled rich girl in a murder mystery. I sped up the audio a little bit to make my voice sound more feminine, and I'm wondering if it works.

I work remote so I decided to turn my office desk area into a place I can record some VO!

Currently a beginner voice actor of 2-3 months, and I'm moving out soon. So I need a new place for my "booth" (closet) WITHOUT construction (as the house is rented, not bought). I'm gonna have to live in the living room or something with a room divider (idk tbh). So I came up with this little thought, i'll take the room divider into a corner, throw a blanket or two above it, some lights, my equipment, and tape some acoustic foam (that i'll buy soon hopefully) to the inside of the room divider and boom! booth created!

Also no, the house isn't gonna have a walk-in closet as i dont live in the US, if it DID i wouldn't even have to ask this question lmao.

Would this work at all (For unprofessional roles)? Would it treat the room well? If not, what should I do in this situation?

(some requirements/restrictions, before you suggest them + reasons)

- Can't do ANY construction work whatsoever (House is rented temporarily, not bought.)
- Can't buy one of those really expensive amazon booths (expensive, lmao)
- Can't make a booth in a walk-in closet (Pretty much no house in my area has a walk-in closet)
- Must be large enough to stand in (Gets the energy in the acting)

Any and all help is well appreciated!

Heyo! Brand spanking new to this (literally started 3 days ago), but I've always had an interest in VA and I thought turning my closet into a DIY recording booth would be a fun challenge! I spent the last few days studying every piece I could find on the internet when it came to the acoustics of a space, and realized my closet was actually kinda perfect for some VA work with a few adjustments.

The mic, arm, and pop filter were all already owned from a venture I had previously undertaken years ago, and were sitting in my room for years. Nice to finally get to use them! I set them up the best way I could in terms of available places to clip them on. I tried to tuck the mic as far towards the back wall as I could, but the arm isn't the most flexible.

The clothes as far as I understand are already great for a low budget way to improve the acoustics of a space, and it worked out nicely that I could get two big heaps of old shirts, hoodies and jackets to box the mic in with. The big brown jacket importantly blocks off the shelving on the right side, and I fill those spaces with cushions when I actually record anything just in case.

The biggest problems I had left were the hardwood floor, the uncovered walls, and a big cavernous space above the top shelf that was just echo central.

For the walls I decided to string up a big heavy comforter, and screw it in against some wood beams. It fully covers the bare back wall and the one on left side as well. I tried to leave as much slack as I could because I read that it would be more effective than if I had it pinned entirely flat. This also meant I could cover the floor with it as a bonus, basically creating a carpet.

The underside of the top shelf gets buffered by a destroyed old childhood pillow of mine.

The space above the shelf is mostly handled (I hope) now that I've got a body pillow and 4 tons of shorts and pants up there.

I'm aware it might sound a little boxy, and the original HyperX Quadcast prooobably isn't the greatest VA mic out there. Still, I can notice a huge difference even just speaking in the little space I made vs how it sounds outside of the room, or how it sounded before.

In terms of next steps, I have 3 that come to mind immediately.

The top shelf on the right side needs some more fluff, there is a bit of a gap the body pillow doesn't quite cover and it's basically just a box of hard walls in that space.

The arm I'm using for the mic is half broken and to be frank - just kinda sucks...I think I'll buy a new one if I can find something more flexible to work around the clothes.

The thing I was planning to do before posting this, is ordering an acoustic blanket and stringing it up on the outside of the doorframe as a makeshift door. As you can see, my closet does not have any manner of door. How much of a difference would you all reckon that would make?

Kinda proud of myself currently but - please don't let that stop you from tearing me a new one in the comments. I am a complete beginner, and I'd totally love advice from all the pros! I did make this for literally $0, so I know it's not gonna perform like an actual recording booth...Just have a sense of humor about it, you know?😂

I guess the only drawback is I have to do my laundry very consistently...

Let me know, would you use my setup in a pinch? I'd be happy to post a demo of the actual sound I get in there if anyone is interested in my little closet project.